Kelsie Nickell
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with history of fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment. Skilled in creating lesson plans that adhere to curriculum standards and stimulate intellectual curiosity among students. Demonstrated ability to employ effective classroom management strategies and integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
East Prairie R-2 School District
08.2015 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Tracked student growth and progress, through data, to ensure students are proficient in meeting goals aligned to Missouri Learning Standards.
- Collaborate with Grade Level Teams to ensure curriculum and lessons are being horizontally and vertically aligned.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through the use of common formative assessments and observations.
- Exercised good classroom management, focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Increased student literacy outcomes by embedding the Science of Reading into all literacy instruction.
- Increased student numeracy and mathematical skills through exploration of manipulatives and other hands-on activities.
Education
Specialist - Educational Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO07-2019
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2014
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Behavior Management
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative
- Effective Communicator
- Creating Effective Lesson Plans
Affiliations
- Missouri State Teachers Association 2015 to Current
- East Prairie Community Teachers Association 2015 to Current
Certification
Missouri Teaching Certificate- Early Childhood Education B-3
Missouri Teaching Certificate- Elementary Education 1-6
IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Certificate
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
East Prairie R-2 School District
08.2015 - Current
Specialist - Educational Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
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